Delta Virtual Airlines Water Cooler - 757 767 Program Questions

Delta Virtual Airlines Water Cooler | Airline Operations | 757 767 Program Questions

DVA2541
Captain, B737-800
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122 legs, 206.7 hours
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Posted onPost created on September 12 2005 01:08 ET by John Swisher

Firstly, I have already read the Pilots Manual, Promotions Guide, and several posts in the WC. I am completely confused about the program.
1. Are they separate programs?
2. If they are, how do you switch from one to the other as a primary aircraft?
3. If they are not how are some people 767 captains and 757 captains.....?
Thanks a bunch for help, I feel better already.

John Swisher

Captain, B737-800

DVA601
Senior Captain, B757-200

Joined on June 13 2002
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Northeastern United States

380 legs, 833.2 hours
120 legs, 215.9 hours online
120 legs, 234.5 hours ACARS

Posted onPost created on September 12 2005 05:25 ET by David Shartzer

1. Yes the 757/767 Programs are seperate programs. We split them up a couple of months ago due to the size of the combined programs.

2. As of right now, I believe, you just ask to be switched. If you're not in the 757 Program and would like to go to the 767 you still need to follow the procedures in the Promotions Manual for moving up. You'll need to contact the Chief Pilots of the programs. We don't currently have seperate exams for each program so the exams are still listed as 757. The 767 exams are in the works as we speak. Although there are seperate 757/767 check ride requirements.

3. The folks who initially switched kept their current rank. Those who were FOs were required to take the 757 Captains exam to gain the higher rank.

Hope this helps.

David Shartzer (DVA601)

DVA734
Senior Captain, B757-200

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172 legs, 490.3 hours online
1,078 legs, 2,886.6 hours ACARS
5 legs, 11.6 hours event

Posted onPost created on September 12 2005 23:04 ET by Luis Rivera

David, regarding the checkride for the 767 program, I already was asigned one, but my question is:
I know that ACARS has to be used, but I try to make a video and after reviewing it, it doesn't save
it correctly, the aircraft goes crazy. I have FS9, using the Level-D Sim. My approach was o.k.,(not using
autopilot), and my landing was perfect. I will try to make it again and will submit it and see what happens.

Luis Rivera

Senior Captain, B757-200

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